Punjab Kings defend lowest-ever total in IPL history with sensational win over KKR

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 15, 2025, 23:00 IST

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Punjab Kings achieved a historic feat by defending a meager total of 111 against Kolkata Knight Riders, securing a 16-run victory in a stunning turnaround at Mullanpur. Yuzvendra Chahal's exceptional bowling, with figures of 4 for 28, dismantled KKR's batting lineup, while Marco Jansen's early strikes further contributed to the collapse.

Punjab Kings defend lowest-ever total in IPL history with sensational win over KKR

Punjab Kings players celebrate a KKR wicket. (Pic credit: IPL)

NEW DELHI: Punjab Kings etched their name in the history books on Tuesday by defending the lowest total ever in the Indian Premier League, pulling off a remarkable 16-run win against Kolkata Knight Riders at Mullanpur, Chandigarh.
After being bowled out for a mere 111 in 15.3 overs — largely seen as a hopeless total in T20 cricket — Punjab's bowlers staged a stunning comeback to dismiss KKR for just 95 in 15.1 overs.
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The effort broke the long-standing record held by Chennai Super Kings, who had defended 116 against the same Punjab franchise in 2009.

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Yuzvendra Chahal was the star of the night, returning figures of 4 for 28, including the key scalps of Angkrish Raghuvanshi (37), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, and KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane.

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The collapse began early, with Marco Jansen (3/17) and debutant Xavier Bartlett (1/30) striking in the first two overs to remove openers Sunil Narine and Quinton de Kock.
Although a 55-run stand between Rahane and Raghuvanshi briefly steadied the chase, Chahal’s double-strike opened the floodgates.
Andre Russell (17) threatened late with two sixes in an over off Chahal, but Jansen bowled him to seal Punjab’s historic victory.

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Lowest totals defended in the IPL

111 - PBKS vs KKR, Mullanpur, 2025
116/9 - CSK vs PBKS, Durban, 2009
118 - SRH vs MI, Mumbai WS, 2018
119/8 - PBKS vs MI, Durban, 2009
119/8 - SRH vs PWI, Pune, 2013

*excludes rain-affected games

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